Zephyr, by Henry Kisor
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Whether dashing through the Plains, creeping over the Rockies, hurtling across the Great Basin, or threading the Sierra Nevada, the California Zephyr is an earthbound cruise ship bearing as many as 300 passengers, each with a story to tell over the train's 51-hour run from Chicago to San Francisco Bay. Veteran journalist and novelist Henry Kisor climbs aboard and introduces us to the men and women who ride the rails—some out of restlessness, some as a hobby, some seeking love and friendship. There are also the resourceful train crew, who tell tales of "dog-robbing" supplies in the yards, of coping with medical emergencies en route, and of keeping their good humor. Fans of Henry Kisor's mystery novels and other nonfiction books will find him to be an affable traveling companion. As we head westward with him, Zephyr becomes a personal journey into the heart of America. This new 2015 edition brings up to date the original 1994 hardcover, and includes scores of new photographs. "An indispensable traveler's aid," the New York Times Book Review called it.
Zephyr, by Henry Kisor- Amazon Sales Rank: #1056254 in Books
- Published on: 2015-03-31
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.00" h x .81" w x 6.00" l, 1.05 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 358 pages
About the Author Henry Kisor is the author of two other nonfiction books, "What's That Pig Outdoors?: A Memoir of Deafness" and "Flight of the Gin Fizz: Midlife at 4,500 Feet." He is also the author of five Steve Martinez mysteries set in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan: "Season's Revenge," "A Venture into Murder," "Cache of Corpses," "Hang Fire," and "Tracking the Beast." A sixth, "The Riddle of Billy Gibbs," is forthcoming. He and his wife Debby spend half the year in Evanston, Illinois, and the other half in a log cabin on the shore of Lake Superior in Upper Michigan. He retired in 2006 after thirty-three years as an editor and critic for the old Chicago Daily News and the Chicago Sun-Times. In 1981 he was a nominated finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in criticism.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Thoroughly Enjoyable Trip Across America By Dusty Garison Some railroad books serve as travelogues, describing the places and sights you’ll see as you glide past. Some are memoirs with fascinating stories told by the railroad crews, about the interesting people they’ve met during their journeys. And some railroad books capture the “romance of the rails,” helping you experience the lure of travel and the yearning for new horizons, so much you’ll swear you can feel the cars rocking back and forth.In Zephyr: Tracking a Dream Across America, author Henry Kisor manages to do all three.The “California Zephyr” is one of the most famous passenger trains in America, ranking up there with the “20th Century Limited,” the “Super Chief,” and the “City of New Orleans” for capturing the public’s attention and imagination. Kisor doesn’t waste much time telling you about the train’s famous history; instead, he starts at Chicago, with Amtrak, and tells you what you’ll see and experience for the entire journey to the San Francisco Bay area. Along the way, he shares stories with you from the crew that make the trip fascinating and delightful.Kisor is a retired newspaper writer, and has also written several other books, both fiction and nonfiction. Originally written in 1994, the book was updated in 2012 and 2015. The author uses the geography of the trip to help him tell the story, starting with the Midwest, heading for the Rockies, and finally the Pacific Coast. He brings a railfan’s perspective as he tells you about the locomotives and equipment, but also a storyteller’s gift as he relates the anecdotes the crew shares with him.You’ll hear from everyone on the train – from the chef in the diner, to the conductor in the coach, the sleeping car attendant, and the engineer – with tips for cooking on a moving train, whispered gossip about secret romantic interludes, medical emergencies, stories from the cab, and more. What emerges is the story of a trip that you can’t wait to make for yourself, and one you’re sorry to see end.Zephyr is not what I’d call a “quick” read; it took me a few dozen pages to get used to Kisor’s style of writing. But I’m glad I did, and I’d heartily recommend this book to anyone who enjoys trains, good stories, or meeting interesting people.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five Stars By Robert NICOL, FAIA Excellent transaction... AAA+++
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. the fun of the California zepher is the scenery By john b. prince I thought I was basically buying a travel guide.Something that would tell me a bit about things as we passed by.This is so not that.....the fun of the California zepher is the scenery....the down side is a fairly dull group of riders. This is a dull book about those riders. In fairness, I was so turned off by it that I can't honestly said I read it to any extent.
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